Siemens FC330A manual Test of acoustic alarm devices, Purpose and principle, Horn test procedure

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Test of acoustic alarm devices

Test of acoustic alarm devices

Purpose and principle

The fire detection system is equipped with acoustic alarm devices distributed throughout the building to alarm the fire brigade in case of fire. The function of the acoustic alarm devices has to be checked periodically. The “horn test” activates all acoustic alarm devices for 30 seconds.

Frequency

The acoustic alarm devices have to be tested at least once a year.

Horn test procedure

1.

Press St .

 

 

Ü Display shows

*

2.

Select option 4. ä 2. ä 1. ä 1.

 

SELECT: 1. ENabling (main menu) 2. DISabling

3.INFO polling

4.other functions

Ü To initiate the horn test.

 

TESTING horn:

 

Ü Display shows

*

> remaining active time

 

 

Ü The horn test runs for 30 seconds.

 

hm: stop test

Stop: end operating

ÜThe remaining time is indicated.

ÜAfter the test has finished, the submenu is displayed again.

If an acoustic device did not respond in the test, call the SIEMENS service organization for repla- cement or repair.

" The horn test can be stopped before expiration of the 30 seconds by pressing hm .

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